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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 676.56 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 676.56 and 126.47 is: 189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 676.56 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/676.56 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 676.56 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 85,566.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,566.71/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.69

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